With its charming Old City, lush surrounding jungles and plenty of delicious food, Chiang Mai is firmly placed on the tourist trail in Thailand. The town is filled with guesthouses and is a common base for trekking, various courses or certifications, and motorbike trips through the north. One question I […]
Bangkok is an iconic city right in the heart of Thailand. It’s a blend of exotic culture and traditional Thai delights, with typical tourist attractions anyone can enjoy. There are few places quite like this in the world, making Bangkok an absolute must-visit location on everyone’s travel bucket list. If […]
Yoga in Thailand is some of the best I’ve experienced anywhere around the world. Plus, the weather in this country is about perfect for a year-round, outdoors yoga practice. If the latest fitness-friendly Instagram selfie craze is anything to go by, jaunting around the world to deepen your yoga practice […]
People travel to Koh Samui in Thailand mainly to enjoy the white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. But if you’re recovering from a sunburn or just want a break from getting sand in all the crevices of your body, here are three things you’ll be surprised to discover on […]
I love being able to spend significant amounts of time in a foreign country and really dig into what makes it tick. At the same time, however, the more you become familiar with the people, surroundings, customs and culture, you lose a little bit of that awe, magic and surprise […]
One of the things that makes Southeast Asia so enticing to foreign travelers is its abundance of cheap street eats. Sure, there may be a food truck craze going on in the West, but it can’t compare to the street food found around every corner in Asia. That said, there are several […]
I had some serious misgivings when I booked my plane ticket to Thailand last October. I had just returned from Vietnam and spent a nightmarish 45 hours trying to get home and vowing to never book another confusing plane ticket again, but I have to admit that the beaches in […]
I’ve recently had several people tell me, when talking about their upcoming trips to Southeast Asia, that they’re sure Thailand is nice, but they won’t be visiting because it’s too touristy. While there’s no denying Thailand is an incredibly popular tourist destination – Bangkok was the second most-visited city in […]
Southeast Asia is a place filled with color, spirituality, tradition and celebration. Everywhere you turn you’ll come across bright decorations, daily rituals and plenty of excuses to party. While festivals of all shapes and sizes are held in different places throughout the year, the five celebrations below are some of […]
After I discovered that I was comfortable traveling around Thailand alone, I decided to extend my trip by three weeks and visit the southern part of the country. I booked a flight with the affordable Nok Air from Bangkok to Phuket, and began my online search for an accommodation. I […]
This post would have been written from a hotel in Bangkok, but unfortunately it was completed back home in Sunny Singapore instead. I was supposed to head up with some friends to Bangkok over the weekend of 18-20 Jan for a quick shopping and food – but the Bangkok Shutdown […]
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group offers a luxurious escape from the stresses of the modern world. Situated on on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand not too far from Bangkok, this beautiful, award-winning resort offers a choice of four 5-star hotels each with its own distinct style and […]
